Adding an outboard alternator ?

[series2000]

I remember seeing outboards on the Mississippi with humps on the cover that enclosed a hydraulic pump to operate winches, etc for fishermen.<br /><br />Has anyone seen a similar application for adding an alternator to the top of an outboard? I'd like to add one to a sailboat kicker for keeping the batteries charged. <br />Thanks,

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Adding an outboard alternator ?

Theres a commercial guy here in town that has done that. He used the 3 bolt holes in the flywheel to mount a pulley that ran the hydraulic pump. I suppose you could do the same thing with an alternator. Merc OptiMax's do.

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Adding an outboard alternator ?

What motor do you have? It's possible there is an alternator already available for it, although most sailboat kicker alternators are in the 4-6 amp range... not enough to heavy duty charging...<br /><br />- Scott

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: Adding an outboard alternator ?

you mean like this:<br /><br /> http://www.myfishingpictures.com/watermark.php?file=500/37922935025_25.jpg <br /><br />

 

[series2000]

Re: Adding an outboard alternator ?

Yes, exactly like that. Very clean installation, almost looks like a factory job. I need to replace my kicker - the previous owner never checked cooling and fried it. <br /><br />I'm going to be looking for something between 5 to 10HP, preferably 4-stroke for fuel efficiency and noise. Need to make sure it has open access to the top of the flywheel. Saw a nice little alternator on a small Kubota diesel garden tractor that should fit. I think it's about 40 amps, much better than the 6-12 amps on the outboard.<br /><br />thanks,

 

[harrisg]

Re: Adding an outboard alternator ?

I believe Nissan and Tohatsu both have a charging circit optional on 6hp 4 stroke